combat techniques
Martial arts moves
Combat techniques are methods of fighting, whether armed or unarmed.
The term covers everything from martial arts strikes and grappling moves to military tactics for engaging an enemy.
She learned combat techniques in the army.
Self-defense classes teach basic combat techniques; special forces train in advanced ones.
The phrase often appears in video games describing a character's fighting abilities.
- sparringPractice combat training
- close quartersRestricted space, minimal distance
- flankingAt the sides of
- pressure pointsAnatomical vulnerability sites
- martial artsCodified fighting systems
swordsmanship · knife fighting · counterattacks · feints · head movement · striking · grappling · ground and pound · kata · throws · joint locks · arm bar · choke hold · rear naked choke · self-defense · ambushes · hit and run · guerrilla tactics
combat techniquesdiplomacy
Negotiation between nations
mediation · conflict resolution · peace talks · nonviolent resistance · peacemaking
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